“Some people here have pointed to your show as yet another example of the divisive national discourse. Parents are disappointed that a network that positions itself as a leader in family friendly entertainment would stoop to insulting children in the name of comedy. I’m not sure what the rationale would be for deliberately targeting an entire community instead of creating a fictional one, but I do know it is hurtful and harmful.”

Ross is quite pleased with the reaction he’s received to his petition and with Adamowski's response. “A few people think I should lighten up, but 99.9 percent of the comments – and I’ve received over 300 – are in agreement with me.”

The Norwalk resident has spoken to Mayor Harry Rilling and is awaiting the city’s formal reply. Once that is available, Ross hopes to present it to ABC along with Adamowski’s letter and his own petition with its comments.

“The bottom line is, it’s not like we’re asking ABC to pull the show, we’re asking for these comments – a minor part of their show – to stop. It’s not going to hurt them in their pocketbook," Ross said.